Shapwick Heath is a wonderful 500 hectares of National Nature Reserve down on the Somerset Levels just a 30 minute drive (or longer cycle ride) from Cheddar. Managed by Natural England it part of the Avalon Marshes which includes the RSPB Ham Wall reserve, and the Somerset Wildlife Trust Westhay Reserve.To emphasise that the South West and especially the Somerset Levels are truly back to normal and "open for business" following the extraordinary winter floods, Natural England are presenting a whole season of events for people who like nature and would like to discover the amazing wildlife living there - maybe even seeing the elusive otter.

Future events include family activity days, how to identify dragonflies, 24 hours of walks and talks across the Avalon Marshes and days out learning about the argent and sable moth, glow worms, bats and bees.For more information check out Natural England's own web site.